How long is the commute from Abbeville, LA?
Workers who live in Abbeville, LA take an average of 25.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
8.6% of workers walk to work.
5.4% work from home.
26.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.1 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Households without a car
- 26.0%
How people in Abbeville get to work
| Means of transportation | Abbeville | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.2% (±8.5 points) | 82.0% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±3.7 points) | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.6% (±5.5 points) | 3.0% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±2.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.4% (±3.8 points) | 5.3% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Abbeville, the average commute is not measurably different from Vermilion Parish (30.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Abbeville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Vermilion Parish (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Vermilion Parish, Abbeville ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 234 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Abbeville
| Vehicles available | Abbeville | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 26.0% (±6.3 points) | 9.8% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.1% (±6.8 points) | 32.5% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.8% (±5.0 points) | 41.5% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.1% (±3.5 points) | 16.2% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Abbeville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Vermilion Parish (9.8%).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (8.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Abbeville
| Abbeville | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.4% (±3.8 points) | 5.3% (±1.4 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±2.5 points) | 93.4% (±1.2 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.1% (±3.5 points) | 88.9% (±1.5 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Abbeville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Vermilion Parish (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (86.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Abbeville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville | — | 25.1 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Perry | 2.2 mi | 41.6 minutes (±21.9) | Not measurably different |
| Erath | 5.5 mi | 24.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Delcambre | 8.3 mi | 31.7 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Maurice | 8.9 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kaplan | 9.6 mi | 21.1 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 10 mi | 26.1 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Youngsville | 11 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Broussard | 15 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Vermilion Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perry | 41.6 minutes (±21.9) |
| 2 | Gueydan | 38.0 minutes (±14.4) |
| 3 | Delcambre | 31.7 minutes (±8.8) |
| 4 | Maurice | 26.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Abbeville | 25.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 6 | Erath | 24.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 | Kaplan | 21.1 minutes (±5.2) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Abbeville
How long is the average commute in Abbeville?
Workers who live in Abbeville, LA take an average of 25.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Abbeville without a car?
26.0% of households in Abbeville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Abbeville?
5.4% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Abbeville worked from home, and 90.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abbeville city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abbeville city, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Abbeville city, Louisiana
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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